Ashitaba Green - Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs)
What is ASHITABA?
Ashitaba is a traditional, Japanese, medicinal herb called Angelica Keiskei Koidzmi. Read more about this wonderful herb, AshitabaWhat does Ashitaba do?
Ashitaba restores health at the cellular level which is an important factor for healthy tissues and the efficient function of organs. Read more about What does ashitaba do?How do I USE Ashitaba?
You can include ashitaba as an ingredient in your diet as you would any other herb or vegetable. Ashitaba Green comes as a food product and in a line of cosmetics. Read more about how to use ashitaba
Is it SAFE?
Yes! Since Ashitaba is a whole food the body will take the nutrients it needs. Read more about Is it Safe?When was it discovered?
Ashitaba has been a treasure herb in the Orient for over 2000 years. Oldest written record of ashitaba dates to the Ming Dynasty. Western research of ashitaba began 30 years ago when it was determined the plant was a major contributor to the extended lifetime of people from Hachijo Island. Read more about When was it discovered?What is CHALCONE?
chalcones are rare and very potent antioxidants found in the yellow sap of ashitaba. Read more about What are CHALCONES? or What are antioxidants?
What other compounds are in Ashitaba?
Ashitaba is a super green food rich in amino acids, protiens, enzymes, vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, B 12, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, and fiber. Read more about Ashitaba nutritional factsWhat is Ashitaba Green?
Ashitaba Green (Trademark and Patent pending) is the product of freshly harvested, organically grown ashitaba plants treated as whole food with leaves and stems dried together. Read more about Natural Health Organic Farm's Ashitaba Green
Why eat WHOLE foods?
Study after study confirms that the body does not get the same benefit from vitamin and mineral supplements as it does from obtaining nutrients from the whole food source. Read more about Why eat WHOLE foods?
Why eat GREEN foods?
Green foods help "balance the body" and create an environment where cancer is unlikely to occur. Read more about Why eat GREEN foods?Why PURIFY the BLOOD?
Purification of the blood allows better circulation of the blood and more oxygen to be delivered to the tissues and organs. Read more about Why PURIFY the BLOOD?Why DETOXIFY?
Through detoxification, we clear and filter toxins and wastes and allow our body to work on enhancing basic functions Read more about Why DETOXIFY?What are ANTIOXIDANTS?
Normally the body can handle free radicals created in energy production, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if the free-radical productiond becomes excessive, damage to cells and their DNA can occur. Read more about What are ANTIOXIDANTS?How does it compare to GREEN TEA?
Ashitaba can be used wherever you use green tea. Ashitaba has more antioxidants than green tea and no caffeine. Read more about Ashitaba vs Green TeaWhat are FLAVONOIDS?
Flavonoids, also known as bioflavonoids, are plant pigments that function as water soluble antioxidants.Read more about flavonoidsWhat are PHYTO-NUTRIENTS?
Phytochemicals are not vitamins or minerals and they help the body in a variety of ways though the mechanism is not completely clear.Read more about phyto-nutrientsWhat is XANTHOANGELEOL?
Xanthoangelol, 4-hydroxyderricin, and 
Xanthoangelol-E are the chemical compound names of the antioxidant<>/a chalcones found in in the yellow sap of ashitaba (Angelica keiskei Koidzmi).Read more about Xanthoangelol
Fiber - SOLUBLE vs INSOLUBLE
Soluble fiber is attributed with lowering cholesterol while insoluble fiber rids the body of wastes and promotes regularity. Read more about fiber and Why should we Detox?Why ORGANIC?
There are a variety of health, environmental and ethical reasons why more and more consumers are turning to organic foods, which prohibit the use of genetic engineering, pesticides, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, hormones, animal drugs, and intensive confinement of farm animals. Read more about Why ORGANIC?What is the difference between your Ashitaba and Japanese grown Ashitaba?
Ashitaba Green uses both stems and leaves from organically grown ashitba plants whereas Japanese ashitba products only use the leaves.
Read more about the Nutritional Comparison of Ashitaba Green and Japanese Ashitaba Products or Ashitaba Green
Ashitaba and the HEART.
Ashitaba Green helps remove toxins from the blood so that it moves more freely. Studies also show ashitaba reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and thrombosis.Read more about Ashitaba and the HEART.
Ashitaba and CANCER.
Ashitaba helps reduce cell damage. Cell damage can cause cells to mutate and become cancerous. Studies have shown ashitaba to have anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumor and antimetastatic properties. Read more about Ashitaba and cancer.Ashitaba and DIABETES.
Ashitaba promotes metabolism, blood circulation and regulates blood sugar. Ashitaba also promotes Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) which helps peripheral nerves.Read more about Ashitaba and diabetes. or NGF
Ashitaba and HIV/AIDS.
Ashitaba strengthens the immune system and has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Ashitaba has an ability to inhibit immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)Read more about Ashitaba and HIV/AIDS.
Ashitaba and WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES
Ashitaba has been shown to be very effective for peri-menopausal women. It also relieves menstrual cramps. Ashitaba also helps keep the skin supple and wrinkle free. Many women have found relief from thinning and brittle hair too. Read more about Ashitaba and women's health issues or Ashitaba cosmeticsWhat PROOF is there?
Oldest written record of the medicinal value of ashitaba dates to the Ming Dynasty. Western research of ashitaba began 30 years ago when it was determined the plant was a major contributor to the extended lifetime of people from Hachijo Island.
Read more about the current research by going to our ashitaba research and articlespage
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